ANNUALREPORT2018-2019

reimaginingEthics at Clemson

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS & CAMPUS PARTNERS!

Academic PartnersCollege of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life SciencesCollege of Architecture, Arts, and HumanitiesCollege of Behavioral, Social, and Health SciencesCollege of BusinessCollege of EducationCollege of Engineering, Computing, and Applied SciencesOffice of Global EngagementHousing & Dining ServicesInclusion & EquityPresident’s OfficeProvost OfficeCollege of ScienceOffice of Teaching Effectiveness and InnovationDivision of Undergraduate Studies

Individual PartnersDr. and Mrs. Stephan C. BartonMs. Nicole A. CliftonMr. and Mrs. W. Kelly DurhamSamuel and Margaret ErwinMs. Donna FindleyDr. John C. KnappDr. William C. McCoyMs. Katherine M. RussMr. Robert J. RutlandMr. and Mrs. C. Richard StewartMr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Turner, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Whitworth

Corporate PartnersSoutheastern Freight Lines

Ethics At Clemson...........................................................................................1

From Our Leaders Director’s Message..................................................................................................2 Advisory Board Chair’s Message...............................................................................3 Special Thanks........................................................................................................4

Ethics on Campus Annual Ethics Day...........................................................................................5 Lunch & Learns..............................................................................................6 Faculty Advocating for the Commitment to Ethics Committee.........................7 Rutland Faculty Fellow....................................................................................7 Creating Habits and Norms Guiding Ethical Decisions Student Group............8 Dr. Dilemma....................................................................................................9 Greek Life Partners.........................................................................................9 Ethics Forum................................................................................................10 Scholarship Recipients.................................................................................11

Ethics in the Community James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award........................................................13 High School Ethics Case Competition............................................................14 Speaking Engagements.................................................................................14

Budget............................................................................................................15

CONTENTS

Rutland Institute for Ethics403 Calhoun Drive

Hardin HallClemson, SC 29634

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ETHICS AT CLEMSONAs a land grant university, Clemson’s primary purpose is educating undergraduate and graduate students to think deeply about and engage in the social, scientific, economic and professional challenges of our times and thereby contribute to the resources of the state of South Carolina and the world. As our mission statement proclaims, the University is committed to the personal growth of the individual and promotes an environment of good decision-making, healthy and ethical lifestyles, and tolerance and respect for others.

RUTLAND INSTITUTE FOR ETHICSMISSION“The purpose (and mission) of the Institute for Ethics is to encourage discussion on campus, in businesses and in the community about how ethical decision-making can be the basis of both personal and professional success.” --Robert J. Rutland

VISIONTo partner with every academic college at Clemson to provide the tools and support for the expansion of ethics education and ethical leadership for every discipline.

GOALS• Encourage integration of ethics education and ethical leadership within all Clemson

University colleges, and provide support for those colleges as necessary to advance ethics in their disciplines.

• Develop and provide programmatic opportunities in the area of ethics education for university members.

• Develop and display examples of ethical leadership through the involvement of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and corporate leaders in on-campus and community programs.

• Adopt and disseminate at least one decision-making tool for students to utilize in the face of an ethical dilemma.

• Enhance university goals through the use of ethics education in the curriculum.

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FROM OUR LEADERS

RUTLAND INSTITUTE STAFF

Dr. William McCoyDirector

Rachel DialAssistant Director

Kathy RussProgram Manager

Tim SwitzerGraduate Assistant

DR. WILLIAM MCCOY, DIRECTORIn the 15+ months of my employment at Clemson University as the Director of the Rutland Institute for Ethics, I am amazed at our progress! Recently, I remarked to the staff that most of what we currently do programmatically is brand new and has never been done at this university. Keep that in mind as you go through this annual report.

There is no way that I can even remotely take credit for our progress. Having an advisory board second-to-none has proven instrumental in opening doors to advance our goals. Their support has been unwavering, and I am most appreciative for each of them. I must thank Associate Provost John Griffin for allowing me to pull together one of the hardest working teams on campus; people dedicated to the vision of taking ethics education to the next level. Our vision has included the formation of two new groups: a diverse faculty group tasked with guiding the ethics education integration process on campus, and a student group in charge of programming from a student-to-student perspective. We are also fortunate to have the support of our Provost (Bob Jones) and President (Jim Clements), both of whom have personally sacrificed to see the institute succeed. Together, we all provide the foundation necessary to bring ethics to the forefront of the Clemson University curriculum and experience.

As we close the book on the last academic year, we embrace new opportunities for growth and impact in the coming year. The Rutland Institute for Ethics has been and will continue to be an integral part of Clemson’s path forward. Go Tigers!

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ADVISORY BOARD

KELLY DURHAM, BOARD CHAIRThe 2018-19 academic year was a watershed for the Rutland Institute for Ethics. In his first full year as our director, Bill McCoy quickly engaged students from across campus, attracted visiting scholars, and reached out to the business community to form alliances. Clemson’s first Ethics Day brought Joan Dubinsky, former director of the United Nations’ office of ethics, to campus for a lively, interactive discussion with students from many disciplines. The presentation of the James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award to Tobin Cassells III of Columbia helped spread the institute’s message and reach beyond the geographical limits of campus.

This past year has seen the addition of great talent and diversity to the Institute’s advisory board and welcome additions to its staff. Rachel Dial joined Bill, Kathy and Tim this past spring as the Institute’s assistant director. This leadership team is reaching students through our affiliated CHANGE committee, through regular communications on campus, and through established partner programs with Greek Life organizations.

The Rutland Institute is on the move toward realizing the vision of our founder, Bob Rutland: to encourage discussion on campus, in businesses and in the community, about how ethical decision-making can be the basis of both personal and professional success. Come join us!

Nancy WhitworthInt. City Manager,City of Greenville

Kelly DurhamRetired, First Sun Management Corp

Stephan BartonFinancial Consultant, Physicians Financial

Services

Nicole CliftonVP- Financial

Intelligence Unit, BB&T Bank

Clete CorderoDirector of Pricing,

Southeastern Freight Lines

Sam ErwinEVP- Carolinas, IBERIABANK

John KnappPresident,

Washington & Jefferson College

Robert RutlandChairman,Greyland

Development Group

Caroline StewartCFO,

Louis P. Batson Company

Joseph TurnerCEO,

First Sun Management Corp.

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The Rutland Institute for Ethics staff wishes to thank John Wareham for his years of service and his dedication to the expansion of ethics education at Clemson University. John served as the Assistant Director of the Rutland Institute before, during, and after our time of leadership transition. John did an excellent job in not only maintaining the institute, but actively looking for ways to broaden our sphere of influence both on campus and in the community. We wish him the best in retirement and in the next phase of his professional journey. We are a better institute for having had him on our staff!

A SPECIAL THANKS:

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ETHICS ON CAMPUSANNUAL ETHICS DAYClemson’s First Annual Ethics Day was celebrated October 17, 2018. The purpose of Annual Ethics Day is to promote ethical decision-making to our students through the experiences of professionals. This year’s Annual Ethics Day was co-sponsored by the Office of Global Engagement and University Housing & Dining. It featured Ms. Joan Dubinsky, former director of the Office of Ethics at the United Nations. The day included a lunch with Ms. Dubinsky and university leadership, a student ethics forum, a faculty & staff ethics forum and reception, and a keynote presentation open to the public. Concluding her keynote presentation with a story describing the courage it takes to stand one’s ethical ground, Ms. Dubinsky encouraged us to take our global citizenship seriously and believe in the power of thinking together in real time to answer the complex challenges of our world and place in history.

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LUNCH & LEARNS: ETHICS, POLITICS, AND CHEATINGThe fall Lunch & Learn was held in conjunction with Annual Ethics Day and featured Joan Dubinsky engaging a select group of students with informal conversation about the collision of ethics and political posturing on the world stage.

The spring Lunch & Learn offered an engaging and interactive program for students, faculty, and staff on the topic of academic dishonesty. In total, 45 students, 9 faculty, and 10 staff members representing all seven of Clemson’s colleges contributed to group discussions, presentation of the IAJD decision-making model, skits enacting true-to-life cheating scenarios, small group work, and application of the IAJD model to the skits.

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ETHICS ON CAMPUS

FACULTY ADVOCATING FOR THE COMMITMENT TO ETHICSIn the Rutland Institute’s goal to encourage integration of ethics education and ethical leadership within all of Clemson’s colleges and to disseminate ethical education to all students, the Institute has created the Faculty Advocating for the Commitment to Ethics (FACE) committee. The committee is made up of faculty from various colleges around the university. The group examined the effectiveness of the IAJD model and have designed the STAR model to be formally introduced during the 2020/2021 academic year.

Brookes BrownPhilosophy

Tracy FasolinoNursing

Nicole Martinez Env. Engineering & Earth Sciences

Hope ParnellBusiness

Jill ShelnutEducation

Brandon TurnerPolitical Science

Reed WatsonBusiness

INTRODUCING OUR 2019-2020 FACULTY FELLOWThe Rutland Institute is very excited to announce our newest Faculty Fellow for the 2019-2020 academic year: Ms. Joan Dubinsky. We look forward to Ms. Dubinsky joining the institute for several engagements during the year including our Spring Lunch & Learn. Ms. Dubinsky will be available to speak to classes, corporations, and community groups. If interested in having her speak to your group, please contact Dr. William McCoy at 864-656-6147 or wmccoy@clemson.edu for more information.

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CREATING HABITS AND NORMS GUIDING ETHICAL DECISIONS STUDENT GROUPThe Creating Habits And Norms Guiding Ethical decisions (CHANGE) student group was formed in the Fall of 2018. CHANGE, which represents Clemson’s student ethics committee, is a group of both undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of colleges across campus dedicated to the promotion of ethics. Throughout their first year, CHANGE recruited their first members, held their first meetings, wrote the organization’s constitution, established their bylaws, and wrote the first volume of the Ethics Editorial bi-annual newsletter. They also developed and hosted the first High School Ethics Case Competition.

2018-2019 Events

Brave New GenomeCHANGE partnered with the Clemson Science Student Advisory Board to host “Brave New Genome”. The event consisted of a discussion on ethics as it pertains to gene editing realities, implications, and misconceptions.

Ethics PledgeCHANGE hosted an Ethics Pledge in the College of Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences (CBSHS). Over 50 students signed, pledging to make ethical choices and consider the implications of their actions throughout the 2019 year. They were also able to have wide ranging discussions with various students in the CBSHS about the ethical dilemmas they are likely to face in their specific field.

College of Education Ethics Essay CompetitionCongratulations to Charlotte Neidenbach for winning 1st place and Sarah Silvester for winning 2nd place!

Spin the Ethics WheelStudents from every college stopped by to discuss an ethical question of the day and spin the wheel to win prizes.

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ETHICS ON CAMPUSDR. DILEMMA

The Dr. Dilemma forum provides a space where students can feel comfortable asking difficult questions about ethical issues that impact their lives. Much of our present ethics education comes from case studies that highlight what students will face in the future, but what about issues that students face today? Students can anonymously ask Dr. Dilemma, a Clemson faculty member working in the field of ethics, for advice on

ethically-related issues. Questions and responses are posted monthly on the Rutland Institute website and social media pages. Currently Dr. Dilemma is voiced by Dr. Brookes Brown.

Since introducing Dr. Dilemma in March, topics have included research ethics, the moral permissibility of presenting group work as your own, and cultural appropriation. Students can send questions to Dr. Dilemma at ethics@clemson.edu.

GREEK LIFE PARTNERSHIPSThe Rutland Institute has partnered with two great Clemson organizations to help deliver ethics events to all students on Clemson’s campus and to help spread ethics education programming. Thank you to Gamma Sigma Sigma and Farmhouse Fraternity for all of your help this past year!

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CLEMSON~NORTHERN ILLINOIS ETHICS FORUMThis spring the Rutland Institute had the honor of hosting several students from Northern Illinois University, alma mater of Rutland Director Dr. William McCoy, for a forum with Clemson students to discuss The Intersection of Race and Ethics in Higher Education: Geographic Variances From A Student Perspective. Panel topics included students’ agency in holding their universities accountable in engaging in ethical behavior and discussions on commonalities and differences in students of color across universities and how different universities address equity, inclusion, and ethics.

The forum was co-sponsored by the Clemson University Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and held the day before Clemson’s Men of Color Summit.

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ETHICS ON CAMPUS

CHERRY BRASWELL RUTLAND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPIn 2018, through the Robert J. Rutland Institute for Ethics at Clemson University, a scholarship opportunity was established to provide financial assistance for students who exhibit ethical leadership through excellent decision-making skills.

Named after Mrs. Cherry Braswell Rutland, the late wife of Mr. Rutland, the scholarship is designed to recognize a student at Clemson University who has demonstrated ethical fortitude in the face of a true ethical dilemma.

2019 Recipient: Alianna Pearson

A sophomore majoring in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology with a minor in Spanish Studies, Ms. Pearson exemplifies a Rutland Memorial Scholar. Her commitment to ethics was apparent in her application, were she explained that her life passions merge in a vocational call to provide advocacy and local education to conserve and preserve the Amazon Rain Forest. She is interested in the ethical dilemma created by protecting endangered habitats while

also considering the financial needs of those whose livelihoods depend on the lumber industry. Congratulations Alianna!

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J.T. BARTON, JR. MEMORIAL ETHICS SCHOLARSHIPIn 2001, Stephan Barton established an ethics scholarship in honor of his late father, J.T. Barton Jr. Mr. Barton was a proud alumnus of Clemson University (Class of 1950), and passed the spirit of excellence down to his son – Stephan – who is also a proud Clemson University graduate (1972). The scholarship is awarded to a singular student and/or a student group on the Clemson University campus who programmatically uses the award to in part or fully advance good ethical decision-making skills and/or ethical leadership.

2019 Recipient: CHANGE Student Group

CHANGE has helped the Rutland Institute for Ethics achieve several program objectives this year, such as hosting 19 teams from several local high schools to compete in a day-long High School Ethics Case Competition on the Clemson campus. CHANGE has been instrumental in creating a Clemson student volunteer base to assist with ethics programming at the university and college level, and has provided editorial leadership for the Rutland Institute’s biannual newsletter. Equally important, CHANGE provides a means for ethically-minded college students to enjoy fellowship in service to ethics education on campus and in the community.

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ETHICS IN THE COMMUNITYJAMES F. BARKER ETHICS IN ACTION AWARDThe 2019 James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award held on April 11, 2019 was presented to W. ‘Tobin’ Cassels III, President of Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc. Through his guidance of corporate philanthropy and community service, Mr. Cassels exemplifies ethical behavior. The dedication of Southeastern Freight Lines to both internal and external customers has garnered quality awards from some of the most respected companies in America. Congratulations to Mr. Cassels for his hard work and dedication to true ethical leadership!

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HIGH SCHOOL ETHICS CASE COMPETITIONRutland Institute’s First Annual High School Ethics Case Competition was held March 1, 2019. The competition featured 19 teams of two who presented their response to an ethical dilemma in front of a panel of judges made up of Clemson faculty, alumni, and business professionals. The case for the 2019 competition was written by CHANGE. Max Allen, Chief of Staff for Clemson University, gave the keynote address.

The competition consisted of 18 teams from six public high schools and one home school academy from the surrounding tri-county area. Congratulations to the 1st and 3rd place teams from Seneca High School and the 2nd place team from Walhalla High School!

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTSRutland Institute staff are available on campus and to the public for speaking engagements throughout the year. Some of this year’s engagements included:

• Georgia District Rotary Club keynote• Spring Convocation keynote• Founder’s Day Ceremony benediction• Osher LIfelong Learning Institute Annual Reporting Session• Classroom presentations in Business, Engineering, & Humanities• Czech Christian Business Men’s Association (Prague, Czech Republic)

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BUDGET

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Income FY 19 Actual FY 20 BudgetUniversity Budget 309,579.00$ 309,579.00$ Ethics in Action Award Sponsorship 21,131.00$ 24,000.00$ Annual Ethics Day Co-Sponsorships -$ 2,500.00$ Board Donations 9,000.00$ 12,000.00$ Other Gifts 1,400.00$ -$ Case Competition Fees 720.00$ 1,000.00$

Total 341,830.00$ 349,079.00$

Expenses FY 19 Actual FY 20 BudgetAnnual Ethics Day

Speaker Stipend 2,500.00$ 5,000.00$ Event Venue 909.50$ 1,000.00$ Décor 35.82$ -$ Transportation (speaker) 547.10$ 1,500.00$ Hotel (speaker) 148.74$ 1,000.00$ Meals (speaker) 68.81$ 200.00$ Gift (speaker) 59.01$ 100.00$ Photographer 155.00$ 100.00$ Food (lunch & reception) 799.08$ 1,000.00$ Alumni Parking Spaces 96.00$ -$ Total 4,423.98$ 9,900.00$

Lunch & LearnsFood 524.34$ 1,000.00$ Video Recording 72.42$ 74.00$ Event Venue 207.96$ 600.00$ Total 804.72$ 1,674.00$

Ethics in Action Award CeremonyEvent Venue 8,355.66$ 9,000.00$ Meal 7,500.00$ 8,000.00$ Event Production 12,000.00$ 6,000.00$ Décor 771.90$ 700.00$ Signage 1,211.67$ 1,200.00$ Photographer 400.00$ 400.00$ Award 417.30$ 425.00$ Staff Travel 474.64$ -$ Total 31,131.17$ 25,725.00$

NIU ForumFood 593.32$ -$ Venue 209.00$ -$ Total 802.32$ -$

Ethics Video Case CompetitionPrizes -$ 1,750.00$ Total -$ 1,750.00$

Ethical Student Leadership ConferenceEvent Venue -$ 1,000.00$ Food -$ 2,000.00$ Supplies -$ 500.00$ Printing -$ 200.00$ Service Project -$ 200.00$ Total -$ 3,900.00$

CHANGELogo Creation 112.50$ -$ Fall End of Semester Event 63.09$ 70.00$ Strategic Planning Session 35.42$ 40.00$ Graduation Gifts 41.48$ 80.00$ Supplies 305.88$ 300.00$ T-shirts 499.40$ 500.00$ Spring End of Semester Event 163.12$ 200.00$ CoEd Event 150.00$ 150.00$ CoSci Event 148.60$ 150.00$ University Wide Event 272.83$ 300.00$ Total 1,792.32$ 1,790.00$

Case CompetitionWorkshop 16.36$ 40.00$ Parking 114.00$ -$ Food 1,313.75$ 500.00$ Advertising 45.00$ 50.00$ Photography 110.00$ -$ Space Rental 223.00$ 400.00$ Décor 54.59$ -$ Supplies 178.79$ 200.00$ Gift Cards 569.99$ 600.00$ Total 2,625.48$ 1,790.00$

General ExpensesSalaries 225,830.46$ 275,000.00$ Travel Reimbursement 7,350.54$ 10,000.00$

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CHANGELogo Creation 112.50$ -$ Fall End of Semester Event 63.09$ 70.00$ Strategic Planning Session 35.42$ 40.00$ Graduation Gifts 41.48$ 80.00$ Supplies 305.88$ 300.00$ T-shirts 499.40$ 500.00$ Spring End of Semester Event 163.12$ 200.00$ CoEd Event 150.00$ 150.00$ CoSci Event 148.60$ 150.00$ University Wide Event 272.83$ 300.00$ Total 1,792.32$ 1,790.00$

Case CompetitionWorkshop 16.36$ 40.00$ Parking 114.00$ -$ Food 1,313.75$ 500.00$ Advertising 45.00$ 50.00$ Photography 110.00$ -$ Space Rental 223.00$ 400.00$ Décor 54.59$ -$ Supplies 178.79$ 200.00$ Gift Cards 569.99$ 600.00$ Total 2,625.48$ 1,790.00$

General ExpensesSalaries 225,830.46$ 275,000.00$ Travel Reimbursement 7,350.54$ 10,000.00$ Board Meetings 381.28$ 400.00$ Phone 1,855.26$ 1,900.00$ Printing 926.68$ 900.00$ Supplies 316.57$ 350.00$ Facilities 95.46$ 100.00$ Subscriptions 37.50$ 100.00$ Memberships 570.00$ 600.00$ Scholarships 1,000.00$ 4,000.00$ Postage 14.06$ 50.00$ Name badges 42.81$ -$ Business cards 38.52$ 50.00$ Staff Retreat 286.16$ 300.00$ FACE 86.79$ 200.00$ Business Meals 737.01$ 800.00$ Marketing 6,515.01$ 7,000.00$ Misc. 413.01$ 800.00$ Total 246,497.12$ 302,550.00$

Total 288,077.11$ 349,079.00$

ALL INtegrity